Some implications for interstellar molecules of a low electron abundance in dense clouds

Journal Article · Thu Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1978 · Astron. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/112371· OSTI ID:6879101

Mitchell, G F

Steady-state abundances of a number of interstellar molecules are calculated with various values of metal depletion and cosmic-ray ionization rate. To reproduce the low fractional ionization recently suggested for dense clouds, metals must be depleted by a factor of at least 10/sup 4/ compared with the solar metal abundance. The effect of such strong depletion on the abundances of several important molecules is briefly discussed.

• Research Organization: Department of Astronomy, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 3C3
• OSTI ID: 6879101
• Journal Information: Astron. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astron. J.; (United States) Vol. 83:12; ISSN ANJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COSMIC ELECTRONS
COSMIC RADIATION
COSMOCHEMISTRY
ELECTRONS
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
FERMIONS
INTERSTELLAR GRAINS
INTERSTELLAR SPACE
IONIZATION
IONIZING RADIATIONS
LEPTONS
PARTICLES
RADIATIONS
SPACE